The third edition of the African Forum on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence, organised jointly by the European Union and the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC) and hosted by the Kenyan Government in Nairobi between 25-27 November, has brought together more than 350 high-level audience of policymakers, criminal justice professionals, and cybersecurity practitioners from across Africa. The Forum focuses on emerging cybercrime threats and more effective ways to address them through robust legal frameworks, capacity building efforts, and strengthened international cooperation.
African countries are increasingly aligning their legislation with international and regional standards. So far 13 African states are now Parties, and 4 more have been invited to accede to the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention), while engagement with the African Union’s Malabo Convention continues to expand, signalling the continent’s commitment to a global framework for combating digital crime.
Today, representatives from the European Union, the Council of Europe, the Government of The Gambia, the Government of Seychelles, the Kenya Judiciary, and the Kenyan Ministry of Interior and National Administration officially opened the Third African Forum, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening the continent’s response to cybercrime and electronic evidence challenges.
Building on the success of the 2018 and 2021 editions, this year’s Forum focuses on emerging cyber threats, such as AI-driven crimes, the tracing of illicit financial flows and virtual assets, data protection, online child protection against cyberviolence, and the use of electronic evidence in cross-border investigations, including showcasing practical tools to strengthen cooperation among African nations in combating cybercrime.
The Forum serves as a platform for open dialogue and knowledge-sharing among participating countries facilitating national and regional cooperation in line with best international and regional standards. Its impact extends beyond the event for ongoing collaboration and supports countries in enhancing their cybercrime and cybersecurity national legal frameworks. Key messages will be shared on the Forum’s website after the event.
Third African Forum on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence (dedicated webpage)
Strengthening Africa’s response to emerging cyber threats (CoE newsroom)
Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC)
Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)
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